It is quite possible that you have seen this mini prefab house before because
it has been featured in many blogs.
But for all of you who did not see it: here is the beautiful Wee House!
What is a prefabricated home? In a nutshell, a “prefab home” refers to several different types of building systems in which [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Architecture'
Wee House
March 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Architecture
Architecture in Sweden
January 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Architecture
If you don’t like modern architecture you probably think the whole street is ruined by the arrival of this new white cubic house. Well I like it… specially all the light what seems to be streaming into the house.
This town house in Landskrona, Sweden, is build by architects Johan Oscarson and Jonas Elding. They have [...]
Tags:Architecture·Johan Oscarson·Jonas Elding·modern cubic house·Sweden
Typical Dutch?
January 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Architecture, Uncategorized
This hotel in Zaandam is a design by WAM Architects. It appears to be a heap of Dutch, traditional wooden houses. I don’t know what to think about it, do you?
The twelve-story square hotel tower is situated in the centre of Zaandam, Holland. The hotel facade is a monumental accumulation and interpretation of different types [...]
Boat House
December 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Architecture
When I grew up I lived in a houseboat. At night in bed I heard the sound of ducks and water. This house in Belgium is not a houseboat but it reminded me of a boathouse, which is something completely different. But it still is gorgeous don’t you think?
This lovely private refuge is located in [...]
Light Art in Tschumi Paviljoen
December 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Architecture, Art
When in Groningen we always try to take a route, which leads us along the Tschumi Paviljoen. This glaze cube stands in the city centre near the Groninger Museum, in the middle of a roundabout. It is a location for variable art performances, architectural projects and (light) art. The modern cube always makes a very [...]
The Big Adorment…
December 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Architecture, Design, Jewelry
Another big jewelry exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art Arnhem. From December 4 through March 7 the expo, shows the revolutionary development in the Dutch jewelry history of 1965 up until now.
Young jewelry designers broke with traditions like pearl necklaces and brooches of the jewelry store. From then on the concept became the most [...]
Tags:Claudia Jongstra·Hella Jongerius·jewelry exhibition Arnhem·Ted Noten
Stair House
December 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Architecture
The other day I came across this exceptional house on one of my favourite blogs, Sub-Studio. The house is designed for two teachers and their children. The roof of the house is one giant set of stairs, which allows loads of natural light into the house, while still maintaining a private interior. Too bad I [...]
Pigeons and Architecture
October 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Animals, Architecture, Life, Uncategorized
A passion for pigeons is a worldwide phenomenon with a long history.
Some of you know that I am one of those people whith that passion.
Not only do I like pigeons I actually keep a few of them in a pigeon home at my house. In this former post you can read the story about [...]
Museum Belvedère
October 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Architecture, Art
Hello everyone, hope you all had a nice weekend?
Today a post about Friesland, the part of Holland I live in… Most of the time the countryside is one pretty picture. This photo was taken last month, when my old neighbor was making hay.
But… times are changing and so now and then a really modern building [...]
